Mahmoud Khedr, the speaker in the YouTube TEDx Talks publication “How Toxic Positivity Leads to More Suffering,” describes how positivity can be toxic. He explains that he was once a person who unknowingly exhibited toxic positivity. He utilized it to deal with bullying in high school, money problems at home, and carried it into his […]
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I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are
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I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are
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I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are
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Over a year ago, the World Health Organization declared the spread of the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. With that announcement, the whole world changed. The New York City-based think tank found that 40 percent of employers shifted to remote work at the onset of the virus in the U.S. As cities begin to open
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There\’s an immense controversy that still surrounds the COVID-19 vaccine. Another unfortunate side effect is currently being discussed across social media. People are noticing their first period after the 2nd shot, regardless of the brand, has been much worse than they are accustomed to. The main problem is that periods are heavier in flow. The
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The HIV virus has become sustainable over the years thanks to medical breakthroughs over time, but the issue still lingers in Black communities. The CDC reports that Black men and women are the most at risk when it comes to HIV. What is the relationship between HIV and Black men? Gay men who have sex
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Chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat, nausea. At first glance, these are the symptoms of COVID-19. However, they are also symptoms of both panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Anyone who has had an attack prior to 2020 would already know what to expect. What happens when someone in the midst of
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Who I Am I am a Black woman who holds a Doctorate in Education. I am a Black woman living in a gentrified neighborhood. I am a Black woman who is a wife, mother, daughter, and aunt. I am a Black woman who is concerned about my life and the healthiness of my body. I
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Who I Am I am a Black woman who holds a Doctorate in Education. I am a Black woman living in a gentrified neighborhood. I am a Black woman who is a wife, mother, daughter, and aunt. I am a Black woman who is concerned about my life and the healthiness of my body. I
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